“Closer to reaching agreement” – Player reveals Brighton’s approach for signing after impressing for country

Ecuador worldwide Jhegson Méndez has uncovered that he’s gotten intrigued from Brighton & Hove Albion.

The 27-year-old joined São Paulo in January 2023 after speaking to the national group at the World Container.

Méndez made two appearances for Ecuador at the World Glass and Olé say his shows caught the consideration of a few European clubs. Brighton, AC Milan and Lokomotiv Moscow were among them.

This has presently been affirmed by the player himself amid an meet with TC Deportes, and of the clubs it was Brighton that came closest to securing his administrations. His comments are transferred by Olé.

“After the Qatar 2022 World Glass I was drawn closer by AC Milan, Lokomotiv and Brighton. We were closer to coming to an understanding with the English side,” he said.
There’s no clarification given as to why the midfielder couldn’t total a move to The Amex within the winter 2023 showcase. Within the same window Brighton concurred bargains with Rosario Central and Swedish side AIK for Facundo Buonanotte and Yasin Ayari separately.

In the mean time Méndez’s disappointment to secure a exchange to Brighton saw him connect São Paulo,and this bargain hasn’t worked out well for him.

The Brazilian club sent him out on advance to Elche CF in January and he’s been limited to as it were one appearance with the moment division Spanish side so distant.

Agreeing to Olé, the Ecuadorian’s future is right now dubious and is on the radar of some clubs like Liga de Quito and Independiente del Valle.